Wollongong City Council

Bargo

NSW2574

Bargo at a glance

Median house

$1,022,500

+2.0% year on year

Median unit

$343,440

Days on market

45

Average to sell

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

4,516

Median age 41

The brief

What to know about Bargo.

The postcode for Bargo is 2574 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.

The median house price in Bargo is $1,022,500.

Bargo (2574) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW. The median house here is $1,022,500, in line with the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +2% over the past year, in line with the NSW average (3%).

Bargo has roughly 4,516 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops. Listings here typically sell in 45 days, slower than the NSW average of 32.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Bargo scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Bargo's population at 4,516, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (77% own, 17% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

4,516

Median age

41

Family households

77%

Lone person

21%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Houses change hands at $1,022,500 on a typical sale, in line with the NSW median. Units come in around $343,440, roughly 66% below the house median. The 12-month picture is essentially flat performance (+2%), so buyers and sellers are negotiating on roughly the same number. Days on market run long (45 days), so well-priced listings still need patience.

For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $205,000. Prices are in line with the NSW median, so the broader state lending settings apply.

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For sellers

Days on market are running long here (45 days), so realistic pricing and patient marketing matter.

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Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

$1,022,500

+2.0% over the past year. Median unit price $343,440.

Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$415/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$410/wk

Owner occupied

77%

Renter occupied

17%

At a deeper level

Median House PriceSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

$1,022,500

+2.0% annual growth

Median Unit PriceSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

$343,440

Days on MarketSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

45

Average days to sell

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

4,516

Median age: 41

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For investors

Investment overview.

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.11% (median rent $415/wk against a $1,022,500 price tag). Units yield 6.21% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (17%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.

Gross Yield (House)

Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

2.11%

Based on $1,022,500 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

6.21%

Based on $343,440 median

Annual Growth (House)

Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

+2.0%

Year-on-year capital growth

Annual Growth (Unit)

Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

Year-on-year capital growth

Owner Occupancy

Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

77%

Higher = more owner-occupier demand

Days on Market

Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

45 days

Lower = higher buyer demand

Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.

5-year trajectory

at +2.0%/yr

2021

$926K

5-year change

+10%

2026

$1.0M

Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.

Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

218

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Theft53 (24.3%)
Assault36 (16.5%)
Intimidation, stalking and harassment30 (13.8%)
Against justice procedures20 (9.2%)
Malicious damage to property20 (9.2%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Bargo.

Local schools for Bargo

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Bargo Public School

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Yanderra Public School

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Buxton Public School

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Frequently asked

About Bargo.

What is the median house price in Bargo?
The median house price in Bargo, NSW 2574 is $1,022,500. The median unit price is $343,440. Annual growth is +2.0%.
What is the Bargo postcode?
Bargo is in the 2574 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollongong City Council region.
Where is Bargo?
Bargo is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2574. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Wollongong City Council region.
What is the average rent in Bargo?
The median weekly rent for houses is $415, for units it's $410.
What schools are in Bargo?
There are 5 schools serving Bargo on this page, including Bargo Public School, Yanderra Public School, Wollondilly Anglican College.
How walkable is Bargo?
Bargo has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Bargo?
Bargo is close to Yanderra, Balmoral Village, Balmoral, Buxton, Pheasants Nest.
What is the population of Bargo?
The population of Bargo is approximately 4,516 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.

Sources cited

Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →

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